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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1972

Page

2

Obituaries for Homer Knight and Carrie Ganoe

Homer Eward Knight age 51 of Lexington North Carolina died yesterday at Lexington Memorial Hospital born June 25 1920 in Charles Town West Virginia son of Lena Knight and the late Harry Knight he married Joyce Duram in 1966 a Dixie Steelware Co. employee and World War II veteran survived by his mother widow three children Thomas John Robyn Knight and brothers and sisters all of Berryville and elsewhere a funeral service will be held tomorrow at 2 p m at Jones Mortuary Greenville South Carolina burial in Greenville Carrie Mildred Ganoe 72 of Romney West Virginia died Monday in Hampshire Memorial born January 28 1900 Romney daughter of John and Rebecca Starnes member of Fairview United Methodist Church survived by husband Bud Ganoe three daughters Thelma Davis Gladys Eaton and Ruby Ganoe six grandchildren funeral held today at 1 p m Shaffer Funeral Home Romney burial Ebenezer Cemetery Romney

Homer Eward Knight Lexington N.C Lexington Memorial Hospital Mr. Exnight Charles Town W. Va Lena A Knight Harry C. Knight Joyce Duram Mer Knight Dixie Steelware Co North Carolina Aormer Thomas L. Knight John C. Knight Robyn R. Knight Berryville Parry C. Knight South Dakota Alton Knight Hagerstown Eva Harris Edna Katey New Jersey Anna Mi Ae Palmer Richmond Ruby Winningham Baltimore Carrie Mildred Ganoe Romney Hampshire Memorial Hospital Ganoe John Rebecca Carden Starnes Fairview United Methodist Church Bud Ganoe Thelma Davis Springfield Gladys Eaton Wardensville Ruby Ganoe

Obituaries Notice for Loy and McDonald Rites in Winchester Area

George W Loy 59 of 521 N Cameron St died yesterday at work from an apparent heart attack. He was born May 14 1913 in Romney WV and served in World War II. He worked as a St Louis Police Department officer and later at Feen Vir Packing Co in Winchester. Survived by brothers Archie and James and sister Gerace Hines with several nieces and nephews. Funeral Sunday 2 pm Combs Funeral Home Romney Rev Charles Morris. Burial Ebenezer Friends may call after 7 pm tonight with viewing 2 4 and 7 9 pm tomorrow. Huber Plum McDonald 62 Rt 3 Front Royal died Wednesday born Warren County March 21 1910 son of James S and Bell McDonald. Wife Grace predeceased him. Survived by two step daughters Evvalina Huff and Velma Furr, five brothers Samuel William James Marvin Clifton and one sister Lucy McDonald Ruth Mitchell. Funeral tomorrow 4 pm Turner Funeral Home Front Royal Rev Irving Johnson. Pallbearers listed. Burial Shenandoah Memorial Park. Viewing 7 to 8 pm tonight.

George Washington Loy N. Cameron St Mr. Loy Romney W.va David J Margaret A. Loy St. Louis, Mo Feen Vir Packing Co Winchester Huber Plum McDonald Rt. 3 Front Royal Mr. McDonald Warren County James S Bell McDonald Grace Beil McDonald Evvalina S. Huff Velma Furr Samuel H. McDonald Wiliam H. McDonald Delaplane James W. McDonald Clarksville Marvin McDonald Howellsville Clifton J. McDonald Centerville Lucy McDonald Ruth Mitchell Buckton Turner Funeral Home Irving Johnson Lou Rosenberry Pete Carroll Stanley Strother Doug Catlett

Dr Harry Crim longtime Strasburg minister dies at 77

Dr Harry Marshall Crim 77 retired Presbyterian minister and teacher of 506 Bellview Ave Winchester died yesterday at Winchester Memorial Hospital He served Strasburg Presbyterian Church from 1929 to 1969 and taught in Strasburg Handley High School He was active in Rotary Shenandoah Valley Masonry Boy Scouts and Knights of Pythias His funeral was set for Sunday at First Presbyterian Winchester with burial in Riverview Strasburg.

Harry Marshall Crim Bellview Ave Winchester Memorial Hospital Crim Grimes Frederick County George Louis Mary Frances McDonald Crim Strasburg Presbyterian Church Sierra Leone West Africa Strasburg Handley High School Winchester Presbytery Winchester Strasburg Rotary Club Rotary International Sparmont Lodge 98 Af&am Shenrapawa Boy Scouts of American Boy Scout Strasburg Lodge Knights of Pythias Shenandoah Valley Academy Conservatory Dayton Lebanon Valley College Annville

Worrell Funeral for Mrs. Ethel Branch Worrell

Mrs. Ethel Branch Worrell of Wakefield died Monday. Funeral service conducted Tuesday in Wakefield. She was mother of Frank L. Worrell of Boyce. Survived by husband V L Worrell Sr and son V L Worrell Jr of Wakefield, four grandchildren, three sisters and one brother.

Ethel Branch Worrell Wakefield Frank L. Worrell Boyce

Police Question Winchester Youths Over Spray Paint Vandalism

Four Winchester juveniles were questioned after spray paint vandalism to cars and a statue on March 4. Three are 12 and one is 14. Commonwealth's attorney to decide on action. Break in at B and C Bargain Store on 140 E Baker St yielded two TV sets china pieces and a dollar in coins. Church bake sale at Welltown United Methodist Church starts 9 30 tomorrow morning in front of Nichols and Grand Union.

Winchester Commonwealth Allen Bailey Preston Jolley B and C E. Baker St T.V Welltown

Obituary for Clarence A Lewis and related notices

Clarence A Lewis 55 of Rt 3 died yesterday in Richmond. Born Feb 17 1917 in Hayfield he married Pauline Frederick in 1941. Survived by widow two sons a brother a sister and two grandchildren. Funeral 10 am Sacred Heart Church with burial Sacred Heart Cemetery Wake 7 30 pm Jones Funeral Home. Also funeral for Guy Frank Lind 58 Nain died Wednesday Winchester Memorial Hospital service 3 30 pm Jones Funeral Home burial Mount Hebron.

Clarence Albert (Slim) Lewis Rt. 3 Medical College of Virginia Richmond Mr. Lewis Hayfield Albert H Della Rinker Lewis Pauline Frederick Winchester Lewis O'Sullivan Rubber Corp Sacred Heart Catholic Church Phillip Eugene Lewis James Albert Lewis Frederick County Carl Harrison Lewis Jack Hilda) Danner San Bernardino Calif Lisa Ann Lewis Joseph Scott Lewis J. Westwood Franch Benny Barton Joseph Sarandria David Donald Howard Hounshell Glen Lamp Charles Richard O’sullivan Rubber Corp Sacred Heart Cemetery Christain Jones Funeral Home Father Franck Guy Frank Lind Nain Winchester Memorial Hospital Paul E. Dick Douglas Riggleman Merrill Hausenfluck Lewis Clark Jack Riggleman Teddy Riggleman Kemper Rickard Mount Hebron Cemetery

Ellis disputes Star report over county dump clash

Leonard Ellis of Stephenson says he was not asked to leave the Frederick County landfill and that a prior trespassing warrant against him was improperly issued and later dismissed. He asserts a duty to report unsafe conditions at the dump and states he will submit further details in a Letter to the Editor. Dennis Cole declined comment.

Leonard Ellis Stephenson Frederick County Ellis David G. Simpson H.C. Christians Dennis T. Cole Commonwealth Simpson MR. Ellis The Star Christianson the Star H.C. Christianson Mr. Christianson Board of Supervisors Tax - Payers Association Cole

Fredericktowne Days at James Wood High School

Fredericktowne Days at James Wood High School tomorrow and Sunday feature tours of Winchester historic sites plus rides on a giant hot air balloon. Proceeds support the James Wood senior class trip to New York Easter weekend with shows by John Chumley prints and an antique auction Sunday at 3 p.m. in the auditorium. Exhibits include glass blowing blacksmithing and candlemaking with a pottery wheel and weaving loom in operation. Food and beverages will be served in the cafeteria. A Sunday 7 p.m. service at Mount Hebron Baptist Church Gore led by Ed Martin is open to the public.

Winchester James Wood High School James Wood New York John Chumley

Nomination highlights Mr. Schenck as Boss of the Year

The Winchester leader, a Kansas native who built a regional food distribution business, is praised for wartime service, TB fight leadership, and extensive community work. His roles include president of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival and organizer of Red Cross and hospital programs, with honors from the Chamber of Commerce and TB associations.

Schenck Shenandoah Winchester - Frederick County Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music Shenandoah Valley National Bank SVNB Red Cross Winchester Frederick County

Explosion Levels Two Fairfax Homes in Wakefield Chapel

An apparent natural gas explosion leveled two homes in the Wakefield Chapel area of Fairfax County near Magdalene Court around 9 a.m. Fire crews battled fires, evacuations were ordered, and gas fixtures were shut off as residents fled. Officials reported an undetermined number of injuries and multiple ambulances at the scene in the Braddock Road area just west of the Capital Beltway.

Fairfax Wakefield Chapel Fairfax County Magdalene Court Here Capital Beltway Braddock Road

Front Royal Man Injured In Two-Vehicle Collision

A Front Royal man was treated in satisfactory condition at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Routes 522 and 340 in Double Tollgate yesterday. James H. Cook rear ended a tractor trailer driven by David Crouse of North Carolina, the truck being stopped for a light. Damages to the truck were estimated at 50 dollars. the car sustained a total loss.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Double Tollgate M.H. Moore James H. Cook David Crouse North Carolina

Easter Egg Hunt Sponsored by FHA at Clarke County

Clarke County children aged two to ten are invited to an Easter Egg Hunt tomorrow from 10 to 11 a.m. on Clarke County Intermediate School grounds. Each child should bring a container. prizes will be awarded. The Future Homemakers Club of America is sponsored by Barbara Day.

Berryville Homemakers Club of America Clarke County Intermediate School Clarke County

Weather summary for Northern Valley and Winchester skies

Partly cloudy and cold tonight with lows 20 to 25. Saturday brings a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the low 40s and a 10 percent precipitation chance. In Virginia temperatures dip to 25 to 35 tonight with Saturday inland clouding, possible rain in the southwest, and highs 45 to 55. Extended forecast calls for Sunday mostly cloudy with showers possible, Monday fair, Tuesday showers. daytime highs in the 50s and overnight lows in the 20s to 30s. Noon to low temperatures today show 37 and 24, with yesterday 37 high. Rainfall data through today show 2.42 inches this year to date, 8.66 for 1972. Full Moon March 29. Sunrise 6:09, Sunset 6:29.

Virginia Winchester

Carved Ship Figureheads Featured atMariners Museum Newport News

The Mariner's Museum in Newport News hosts one of the world's largest collections of carved wooden figureheads from bygone ships. The exhibit highlights historic craftsmanship and maritime heritage.

The Mariner’s Museum Newport News

Holy Week Services At Frederick Parish Churches

The Rev. John A Baden and Rev. Michael K Thompson announce Holy Week services at Christ Church on Boscawen Street and St Pauls on the Hill SenSenY Road. Palm Sunday 8 am Holy Communion and 10 am Palm Presentation. Easter services at Christ Church include 6 30 am 8 am 9 30 am 11 am and 7 pm. St Pauls holds Holy Communion on Wednesday 7 30 pm and Easter 7 30 am and 10 30 am.

Frederick John A. Baden Michael K. Thompson Christ Church Boscawen St Robert F. Gibson, Jr Diocese of Virginia St. Paul’s-on-the-Hill Senseny Road St. Paul’s

Tri level Amherst parking structure planned on Braddock Street

Mr. Martin outlines a 129 ft 4 in by 324 ft 10 in tri level parking facility at Amherst Lot extending to Indian Alley. It provides 302 spaces across three levels with future expandable design and a ground level row on Braddock Street. Construction by Howard Shockey & Sons begins as downtown parking demand rises.

Martin Amherst Lot Braddock St Indian Alley Crory Howard Shockey & Sons

Chapman Heads Advisory Board

Bill S. Chapman was elected chairman of the local Salvation Army Advisory Board at the Army's annual meeting last night at Duff's Rebel Restaurant. Elected vice chairman was James R. Wilkins Jr., secretary Carolyn T. Griffin, and treasurer Harold N. Bageant. Brigadier James Osborne of Baltimore, division commander, was guest speaker.

Bill S. Chapman Salvation Army Army Duff's Rebel Restaurant James R. Wilkins, Jr Carolyn T. Griffin Harold N. Bageant James Osborne Baltimore

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jonces Mortuary Greenville S.C George W. Loy V.L. Worrell Bake Sale Clarence A. Lewis Lind Service Fredericktowne Mount Hebron Baptist Church Gore Ed Martin Kansas Seventh Cavalry Winchester TB Association State Association Northern Virginia TB and Health Association Nora Spence Hamner Virginia Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association MR. Clarence “Slim Lewiss Saurday Sacred Freart Catholic Church Selecta National Wenricuas Funeral Home Memitl Wonder Lassting Bernard F Groves Holiday Rambler Loong Term POE Oldsmobile, Inc Commercial St Fairfax Co Kiwanis War Memorial Terry Industries FHA Barbara Day OLD Dominion Savings & Loan Association Corner of Boscawen Washington Sts Weems Lane Capetown China Montreal Chapman Refreshing Beth of Elmmco F.t Cameron St
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